Technical Support Engineer

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3 Locations
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provide advanced technical support to Fortinet partners/customers: troubleshoot in real time, reproduce issues in lab, handle escalations from Level 2, and report software/hardware defects to R&D. Collaborate with multicultural teams and leverage deep networking and security expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a worldwide provider of network security appliances and the market leader in unified threat management (UTM). Our products and subscription services provide broad, integrated and high-performance protection against dynamic security threats while simplifying the IT security infrastructure. Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California USA, with offices around the world. If you're looking for a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment, then Fortinet is the place for you. We are an equal opportunity employer offering exciting work, competitive compensation and benefits. .

We are looking for skilled candidates with good communication skills to join our growing TAC team in EMEA.


As a technical support Engineer with Fortinet you will:

-        Provide technical support and assistance to Fortinet certified partners and customers

-        Run real-time troubleshooting sessions with partners/customers

-        Test and reproduce partner/customer issues in Laboratory

-        Working on escalations from Level 2 technical support team

-        Report Software/Hardware related issues to R&D department

Requirements:

-     Fluent English and other CEE languages

-        10+ years of experience in networking or security industry

-        In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP

-        Hands on experience with security devices Firewalls/IPS/Mail Security Gateways

-        Proficient spoken and written English

-        Positive, communicative and customer oriented attitude

-        Ability to work in multicultural team environment

-        Quick learner


-       In-depth knowledge of dynamic routing protocols and its implementation (OSPF, BGP)

-        Strong Experience with VPNs (IPSec, SSL, L2TP, GRE)

-        Good knowledge of authentication protocols and methods (LDAP, SSO,Radius, 2-factor authentication)

-        Familiar with Web application security and vulnerabilities (experience with exploits is plus)

- Having Fortinet certification (NSE4 Fortigate Adminsitrator)

- Knowledge of scripting / programming / automation


Desirable

-        Having any of industry certificates (CCIE, CISSP, CCNP, CCSP, CCNA …)

-        Knowledge of database maintenance and SQL


Education:

-        Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience

-        Master Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred


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Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in networking or security industry
  • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP
  • Hands-on experience with security devices (Firewalls, IPS, Mail Security Gateways)
  • In-depth knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
  • Strong experience with VPNs (IPSec, SSL, L2TP, GRE)
  • Good knowledge of authentication protocols and methods (LDAP, SSO, RADIUS, 2-factor authentication)
  • Familiarity with web application security and vulnerabilities
  • Fortinet certification (NSE4 FortiGate Administrator)
  • Knowledge of scripting/programming/automation
  • Fluent/proficient spoken and written English; knowledge of other CEE languages
  • Positive, communicative and customer-oriented attitude; ability to work in multicultural teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Experience with exploits (web app exploit experience)
  • Industry certifications (CCIE, CISSP, CCNP, CCSP, CCNA etc.)
  • Knowledge of database maintenance and SQL

Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.

  • Affordable Benefits Medical coverage includes a no-premium HDHP option with HSA funding alongside PPO/HMO choices, reducing employee costs at enrollment. Eligibility starts on the date of hire and includes company-paid life and disability coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Mental-health access through Modern Health and an EAP offers therapy, coaching, and counseling resources. Lifestyle extras such as legal assistance, commuter benefits, pet-insurance discounts, and subsidized meals and snacks enhance everyday support.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation packages include annual bonuses, sales commissions, and stock awards. Earnings potential can be strong in sales when quotas are realistic and attainment is high.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,357 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.

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